Victory Point Cafe - Berkeley, California

Greg Roskos

Went there with my dad and son over Winter break. We went on a Friday afternoon/evening. We went for the gaming experience first and the cafe experience second. I was very surprised when we got there how crowded it was with just cafe go'ers. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table to open up that would fit the three of us. I don't know if that's typical. However they are not far from Cal so I would I imagine they get a lot of campus traffic when school is in session.

The game selection was outstanding. Lots of different sections with different kinds of games. Party games, puzzle games, strategy games, you name it. Really enjoyed that. If you want access to the game library it's $8/person. If you're just there for the cafe you don't have to pay the library fee. Love all the decor as well. It all tied well into the gaming theme.

Most of the staff was super friendly. However at one point I was trying to point out an issue in the bathroom and tried to get a couple of the staff members attention from the end of the galley. They looked up from their phones but didn't walk down to the end of the galley to hear me. I had to walk all the way around to the register to really get them to pay attention. That was mildly disappointing in terms of the quality of their service. Other than that everyone else I interacted with was terrific.

Good menu with decent selection and variety. Tried two of the pizzas and a sandwich. Everything tasted very good. Would have liked to have seen a few more snack options.

Ashley Nguyen

Victory Point Cafe has quickly become my favorite spot to share with my BF, Matthew, who just moved to the neighborhood. We love strolling to the cafe together and bonding over coffee —it’s the perfect place for laughter and connection. A cozy gem for us <3

Fae LeDawson

An excellent Board Game Cafe that's conveniently near Bart and transit. The food is good and there's plenty of tables. The table fee of $8-12 per person is appropriate. They have an excellent selection of games but parts may be worn (perhaps card sleeves and 3d printed holders could help). It can get rather noisy and busy inside despite the noise dampening panels, so you may want to bring a mask and noise canceling headphones.

Update: edited the price and removed my description of wheelchair accessibility, per clarification from the owner.

Michael Lao

The coffee was alright, but we were told that next time we are not allowed to play any games unless we pay 8$/person, even if we bring our own, because “you’re also paying for the space.” so if you want to play your own games, I would recommend Hidden Café in Berkeley .

Terri Wong

While it can get intense with sophisticated board games and great competitive minds inside a board game cafe, the outdoor booths of Victory Point secretly extends the charm of board games to a new, calmer experience.

Grab a gently lit booth, order a freshly baked pizza, add lavender to your “Babyccino” (hot steamed milk), pick some easy games from the huge game library inside - there you have it, a chilaxing meal after work, after dark, with breeze and ease, yet still colorful and fun.

Staffs are great, you can ask anything, they go above and beyond.

Evan Murphree Gamble

Victory Point is a great place to try new games or return to the ones you love! They have an incredible selection and a ton of seating. It seems like a good place to study/work as well. As someone who is still masking indoors, I really appreciate their comfortable outdoor seating area!

Zahid Ahmed

Seriously amazing coffee and a bunch of games keeps you at this place for hours. Very friendly staff with large open space so seating is comfortable. Fees are low for games and you can stay as long as you like. The atmosphere is a lot it fun and is great to come hang out with a bunch of friends. They also have pizza and other stuff to eat in case you get hungry. Place is perfect.

Nathan Renard

Victory Point Cafe is a true gem! With an extensive game library available for a small fee per person, it's a haven for game enthusiasts. The friendly staff, complimentary water, and welcoming atmosphere make it an excellent spot to unwind and enjoy a good time. Highly recommended!